Libya must forfeit an Africa Cup of Nations fixture to Nigeria, African football authorities ruled on Saturday, after the Super Eagles complained that their squad had suffered "inhumane treatment".

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Nigerian players and officials were kept in a locked airport for more than 16 hours, almost 250km away from its intended destination.

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AFCON qualifiers: Nigeria awarded 3-0 win over Libya after airport drama

CAPE TOWN (Reuters) -Nigeria have been awarded a 3-0 victory over Libya, and three vital points, from their scheduled Africa Cup of Nations qualifier earlier this month which they refused to play after being stuck in a remote Libyan airport for half a day before the match. Read full story

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Nigeria have been awarded a 3-0 victory over Libya, and three vital points, from their scheduled Africa Cup of Nations qualifier earlier this month which they refused to play after being stuck in a remote Libyan airport for half a day before the match.

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The Confederation of African Football, CAF, on Saturday awarded three points and three goals to the Super Eagles following the botched 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya. The Super Eagles consolidated their top position in the group following the verdict. The Nigerian side now have 10 points from four matches, four points clear of nearest rivals Benin. Libya remain bottom of the group with one point. A draw with Benin in Abidjan …

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Nigeria's Super Eagles had been scheduled to play an AFCON qualifier against Libya in Benghazi but were left stuck at an airport 250 kilometers away. The team returned home without playing the match.

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Nigeria given 3-0 win over Libya after 'inhumane treatment'

Nigeria's national football team boycotted last week's Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya after they were trapped at the airport by the host nation. Now the Confederation of African Football has announced that even though Nigeria refused to play, they will still be awarded the win and three points.

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Trapped at the airport and giving up playing, Nigeria was still awarded the win

Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong, has celebrated the ruling by the Confederation of African Football regarding the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier match between Libya and Nigeria. PUNCH online reports that the Disciplinary Board of the Confederation of African Football awarded Nigeria three points and three goals from the abandoned Matchday 4 encounter in

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AFCON qualifiers: Troost-Ekong celebrates as CAF awards victory to Nigeria, fines Libya

By Mark Gleeson CAPE TOWN (Reuters) -Nigeria have been awarded a 3-0 victory over Libya, and three vital points, from their scheduled Africa Cup of Nations qualifier earlier this month which they refused to play after being stuck in a remote Libyan airport for half a day before the match. The disciplinary committee of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Saturday awarded the match to Nigeria 3-0, putting them on the brink of qualifying…

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